Basic Swimming Pool Etiquette
Posted in Swimming on January 15th, 2010 by Jim – Comments OffDo you often go to a public swimming pool? If you do, do you practice the proper etiquette? While there is no formal guidebook, there are definitely several actions you should and should not take. If you are interested in finding out what these are, keep on reading this section.
The first action is maintaining situational awareness around you when you are on the diving board. At most public swimming pools, the diving board will be in the deepest portion of the pool. This area will usually be roped off. However, even with this area roped off, you will often see people swimming around the diving board. Hence, before you dive into the water, you should always look around to make sure that you will not land on anyone.
Next, before entering the pool, you will want to make sure you use the showers. While it can be a hassle to shower, it is considered good form to do so. By taking a shower, you can ensure that you wash off any unhygienic items before you enter the pool. Also, when you exit the pool, you should also shower, so you can get any swimming pool chlorine off of your skin.
The last area that we are going to discuss is the swimming lane. If you have to share a lane with someone, make sure you are polite. As an example, you should take one side of the lane while the other person uses the other side of the same lane. Additionally, even if the other swimmer is very slow, it isn’t considered polite to pass them.
We believe that if you implement the actions that were discussed in this article, you will have a much more enjoyable time at the public swimming pool. Not only will you enjoy yourself more, other people will think more highly of you as you display the proper manners.
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